A Wonderful Opportunity For You Canvas Print

Made in the U.S.A. 11 X 14 inches Artist Charles E. Ruttan Product Description Learn More This depiction of a sailor on home leave, striding briskly with his duffle and suitcase with ships and palm trees in the background makes for a cheery scene. Recruiting and enlistment material produced in 1917, the poster beckoned American citizens in good health, from the ages seventeen to 29, to “See the world, save money, learn a trade, and serve their country” by joining the United States Navy. Our canvas print, scaled-down version of this artwork makes a great historical piece for home or office. During World War I, many branches of the federal government used posters to urge Americans to support the war effort. In a time without radio, TV, or the Internet, posters were an inexpensive way to deliver powerful messages to millions of people. The government hired well-known artists to create designs that unified the American people. Posters continued to be published during World War II,